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Department issues guidelines for awarding aid based on student FAFSA record with errors

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By Catherine Mueller Financial aid professionals have some leeway in awarding financial aid when it comes to using student records – as long as some guidelines are met. In a April 11 Electronic Announcement (EA), the Department of Education provided additional information about how to treat Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) affected by errors when making financial aid offers and […]

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A peek at this week’s updated FAFSA records release to schools

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Financial aid professionals are getting a look at what’s in their future – at least with regards to updated student files. In an April 10 Electronic Announcement, the Department of Education detailed the school- or state-specific data file that will be delivered to Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) mailboxes this week. According to the Department, the information

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“4 reasons why you need to complete the FAFSA” flyer updated

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To help high school educators and college access professionals communicate with students about the importance of the 2024-25 FAFSA, Mapping Your Future created the “4 reasons why you should complete the FAFSA” flyer. The flyer was recently updated with new insight in completing the 2024-25 FAFSA. The flyer is available in English and in Spanish. Mapping Your Future

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Mapping Your Future Higher Ed News – April 11, 2024

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Vol. 16 – Issue 8 Push to increase FAFSA completion before graduation For high school seniors, the next few weeks will be critical to getting their FAFSA completed. 2024-25 FAFSA presentations scheduled Share information with your students and parents about the April 16 and April 19 presentations. “4 reasons why you need to complete the

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Early Awareness E-News – April 2024 (Special Issue)

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April 2024Vol. 16 – Special Issue Push to increase FAFSA completion before graduation For high school seniors, the next few weeks will be critical to getting their FAFSA completed. 2024-25 FAFSA presentations scheduled Share information with next week’s April 16 and April 19 Zoom meetings to help them with the 2024-25 FAFSA. “4 reasons why

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Push to increase FAFSA completion before graduation

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For high school seniors, the next few weeks will be critical to getting their FAFSA completed. As of March 29, approximately 35 percent of the high school class of 2024 have submitted a FAFSA, a 27 percent drop in completions compared to the same period last year – a decrease which for the most part

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Think twice before you answer “yes” to this FAFSA question

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Among the problems facing students and parents with the 2024-25 FAFSA are the wording of some of the questions. One particular question is tripping up some students and possibly making them ineligible for financial aid they would have otherwise received. The question is no. 8 on the student portion of the form: “Direct Unsubsidized Loan

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Close your week with the latest in FAFSA news from the Department of Education

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By Catherine Mueller It’s probably becoming a regular part of your Friday afternoons, but just in case you need a reminder – the Department of Education will provide its weekly update for financial aid professionals again this week. The Department invites professionals to join them at 3 p.m. Eastern on Friday, April 12, for a 2024-25 FAFSA:

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